WGH's "Grow Your Own" Program Paying Dividends

While many rural hospitals have difficulty attracting and retaining physicians and health care workers, that hasn’t been the case at Wabash General Hospital. One of the keys to that is the hospital’s “grow your own” program in which scholarships are awarded to medical school students who pledge to return to WGH to practice. At Monday night’s hospital board of directors meeting, President/CEO Karissa Turner said the “grow your own” effort continues to attract applicants…

After meeting in executive session to discuss the applicants, the board voted to approve all three applicants. The names of the applicants were not disclosed at Monday’s meeting.

FAFSA Fridays at IECC

IECC is excited to announce FAFSA Fridays in the month of August. Every Friday during the month, students may visit the Financial Aid Office on any of the four campuses to receive assistance filling out their FAFSA.

The 2024-2025 FAFSA process has been even more challenging with the FAFSA Simplification Act, and these days are designed to make the process a little bit easier. “We want to help eliminate the challenges and barriers our students may be facing,” said Program Director of Financial Aid Krystle Riggle.

Any student who completes their FAFSA in the month of August, not just on Fridays, will receive incentives and their name will be entered into a drawing for one of two laptops being raffled off at the end of the month.

Students are encouraged to complete their FAFSA as soon as possible, and attending a FAFSA Friday can make the process even easier.

“By completing your FAFSA, you could be eligible for Pell, Map, or SEOG. This could be used to pay for your books, tuition, fees, as well as keeping you from paying as much out of pocket,” said Coordinator of Financial Aid Justn Young.

IECC Financial Aid Offices are open Monday-Friday 7:30 to 4:30 to help with all financial aid needs. Contact the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible, and don’t miss out on free money to help you achieve your academic goals at IECC.

Warrant service nets arrest of Patoka man on new charges

On July 26, 2024, at 6:23 p.m. multiple officers from the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office and Princeton Police Department went to an address in the 200 block of West Vine Street in Patoka to serve an arrest warrant on 24 year old Colton Linxwiler of Patoka.  Upon arriving on scene the officers attempted to surround the house however Mr. Linxwiler saw them and attempted to run away on foot.  After a brief foot chase Mr. Linxwiler was tased and taken into custody. During a search incident to lawful arrest Methamphetamines and Marijuana were discovered on his person.  Mr. Linxwiler was ultimately transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was booked in.

 Mr. Linxwiler’s new charges are:

Possession of Methamphetamines

Possession of Marijuana

Resisting Law Enforcement-Fleeing

 

He had outstanding warrants for:

Resisting Law Enforcement-Fleeing

Criminal Recklessness

Operating a Vehicle Without Ever Being Licensed

Resisting Law Enforcement

Leaving the Scene of an Accident

Reckless Driving

 

Arresting Officer:  Deputy Michael Owens

Assisting Officers: Sgt. Loren Barchett, Deputy Wyatt Hunt, Deputy Michael Bates, Deputy Shawn Holmes, Special Deputy Jim Tucker.  Princeton Officers Matt Perry and David Jones.

 

District #348 School Board Schedules Monday Special Meeting

WABASH CUSD #348 BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

Wabash CUSD #348 District Office

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Call to order / Roll call

2. Executive Session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act: “The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.”

3. Employment

4. Adjourn

School Bus Safety For Drivers

Remember the following information about school bus safety in Indiana:

  • It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and stop-arm extended, except on highways divided by a barrier. If the highway is divided by a barrier, motorists are only required to stop if they are traveling in the same direction as the school bus.

To ensure school bus transportation is safe for everyone, follow these best practices:

  • When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, watch out for children walking or biking to school.

  • When driving in neighborhoods with school zones, be alert for young people who may not be thinking about getting to school safely.

  • Slow down and watch for children walking in the street, especially where there are no sidewalks.

  • Be mindful of children playing and gathering near bus stops.

  • Stay alert, as children arriving late for the bus may suddenly dart into the street without checking for traffic.

  • Learn and adhere to the school bus laws in your state, as well as the "flashing signal light system" that school bus drivers use to notify motorists of upcoming actions.

  • Yellow flashing lights on a school bus indicate it is preparing to stop. Motorists should slow down and be prepared to stop.

  • Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate the bus has stopped and children are getting on or off. Motorists must stop their vehicles and wait until the red lights stop flashing and the extended stop arm is withdrawn before they can start driving again.

For parents, teach your child the following safety practices to make school bus transportation safer:

-Safety Starts at the Bus Stop

  • Ensure your child arrives at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.

  • Show your child where to wait for the bus: at least three giant steps (six feet) away from the curb.

  • Remind your child that the bus stop is not a place to run or play.

-Get On and Off Safely

  • Instruct your child to wait until the bus comes to a complete stop, the door opens, and the driver indicates it's okay before approaching the bus door.

  • Advise your child to use the handrails while getting on and off the bus to prevent falling.

-Use Caution Around the Bus

  • Teach your child to never walk behind a school bus.

  • If your child must cross the street in front of the bus, instruct him/her to walk on a sidewalk or along the side of the street to a place at least five giant steps (10 feet) in front of the bus before crossing.

  • Emphasize making eye contact with the bus driver before crossing.

  • Instruct your child to inform the bus driver immediately if they drop something near the bus instead of trying to pick it up themselves.

Let's all do our part to ensure that this school year is safe for everyone!

Information Provided by the: Indiana Criminal Justice Institute

FTA Warrant Lands Mt. Carmel Man In Jail

On 7/19/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Jason L. Cox, age 45, of Mt. Carmel on a Wabash County Warrant for Failure to Appear on a Possession of Methamphetamine charge.  Cox was observed walking in the 300 block of W 9th Street.  The officer made contact and placed Cox under arrest.  During the arrest, the officer discovered approximately 11 grams of suspected methamphetamine on his person.  The suspected methamphetamine later field tested positive.  Cox was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was issued the above documents and held pending a pre-trial release determination by the court.

Mt. Carmel Man Picked Up On Colorado Warrant

On 7/19/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Jeremy S. Bader, age 43, of Mt. Carmel on a Wabash County Warrant for Identity Theft and Theft.  Bader was also wanted on an El Paso County Colorado warrant for a weapons offense.  The arresting officer observed Bader leaving the Buy Low grocery store and knew of the Wabash County Warrant.  Bader was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was issued the Wabash County Warrant along with the Colorado warrant.  The Colorado warrant has no bond and extradition back to Colorado is pending.